Live Short-Arm Octopus from Mexico
Live Octopus mercatoris, a smaller species with short arms, kept alive for premium sushi markets. HTS 0307.51.00.00 covers live octopus (Octopus spp.) in shell or not, prior to any preservation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with humane transport standards; use oxygenated seawater systems
• Include health certificates from exporting country proving no disease